10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Apr 151996

Ram Van 1500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission will jump into low gear and/or won't down shift at times. Consumer added during cold start, transmission will not back up for short time.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #2

May 152001

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Consumer states that in owners manual vehicle is equipped with a shift interlock system which would prevent vehicle from being removed from park without applying brakes. Consumer received notification that vehicle, in fact, is not equipped with this safety feature. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Monroe, GA, USA

problem #1

Apr 301999

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This vehicle can be placed into gear without the brake being applied. Dealer has not been contacted.

- South Charleston, WV, USA